Smoked Salmon and Herbed Avocado Toast

Written in 2017, 9 years ago. Food science changes, so check newer advice before you change your routine.

Clean Protein & Satiety Meal Profile

Complete amino acid profile and leucine content that rebuilds tissue and keeps appetite steady.

Complete Essential AminosTissue repair block 28g protein

Leucine Synthesis TriggerMuscle protein synthesis 2.8g leucine

Extended Satiety WindowHunger hormone clearing 4.5 hrs full

Clean Low Glycemic CurveSteady energy flow Low glycemic

Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition & USDA Dietary Guidelines.

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Servings: 8
Serving size: 2 pieces
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 2 minutes

Ingredients

1 medium avocado
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, divided
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
½ teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ tablespoon (8 milliliters) lemon juice
4 slices seeded rye bread
3 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion
2 small radishes, thinly sliced
4 ounces wild Alaskan smoked salmon

Instructions

Halve, pit and scoop flesh from avocado into a small mixing bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons dill, chives, garlic, pepper and lemon juice and mash until smooth and combined.
Toast slices of bread and lay on a clean cutting board or countertop.
Top each slice with a quarter of the avocado mixture, about 2 tablespoons.
Cut slices into 4 equal-sized pieces. Top each square with equal amounts of onion, radishes and salmon.
Garnish each with remaining dill.

Nutrition per serving: CALORIES 112; TOTAL FAT 4g; SAT. FAT 1g; CHOL. 13mg; SODIUM 230mg; CARB. 13g; FIBER 2g; SUGARS 1g; PROTEIN 7g; POTASSIUM 185mg; PHOSPHORUS 88mg

Emily Cooper

Emily Cooper, RD, LD, is a New Hampshire-based dietitian whose health and wellness blog, Sinful Nutrition, features recipes, fitness, and all things health related. You can also follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.